infodemia
/in.foˈðe.mja/A rapid and widespread dissemination of information, often inaccurate or misleading, typically through digital platforms, which can overwhelm the public and hinder effective communication.
Las redes sociales contribuyeron a la infodemia sobre las vacunas.
Social media contributed to the infodemic about vaccines.
The term combines 'information' and 'epidemic' to describe how misinformation spreads like a virus.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use 'infodemia' to describe the spread of unreliable information, not just any information overload.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Misuse
Do not use 'infodemia' for general information overload; it specifically refers to misleading or false information.
📖Word Origin
Coined by combining 'información' (information) and 'epidemia' (epidemic), popularized by the WHO during the COVID-19 pandemic to describe the rapid spread of misinformation.
📝Usage Notes
Primarily used in health and media contexts to describe the challenges of managing information overload, especially during crises.